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Enviro Schools

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In enviro-schools:
Education for Sustainability policies are included in the school charter;
Education for Sustainability programmes are taught at all levels;




  • waste-minimisation programmes, such as recycling, composting, and worm farms are implemented;
  • energy- and water-saving strategies, such as signs on light switches and computers reminding people to turn them off, are used;
  • planting, revegetation, or habitat-enhancement programmes are practiced;
  • there are regular environmental audits of sustainable practices relating to waste reduction and recycling, purchasing, management of toxic materials, energy conservation, water conservation, and transport;
  • there is school-wide recognition of special events such as Arbor Day, World Environment Day, and Conservation Week;
  • students participate in community activities, such as cleaning up beaches or preserving historical sites;
  • a student environmental group is supported;
  • environmentally friendly products are used throughout the school.